Cousins tampering penalty is mild, but Vikings still big QB winners
Vikings fans had hopes of gaining some draft capital, or at least having Atlanta take a more severe penalty than losing a fifth-round pick. But this week still showed that the Vikings are exactly where they want to be in the QB market.
- Falcons forfeit fifth-round pick, fined for tampering with Cousins
- QB Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars agree to a 5-year, $275M contract extension, AP source says
- For Vikings rookie McCarthy, team's summer break won't be a vacation
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June 17
Royce Lewis is doing things we haven't seen before, but Anthony Edwards might top them all.
- Lynx's Collier headed back to Olympics, hoping for big role in Paris
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Falcons forfeit fifth-round pick, fined for tampering with Cousins
June 13
The Atlanta Falcons were stripped of a fifth-round pick in next year's draft on Thursday for violating the NFL's anti-tampering rules prior to signing quarterback Kirk Cousins, wide receiver Darnell Mooney and tight end Charlie Woerner in free agency in March.
- QB Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars agree to a 5-year, $275M contract extension, AP source says
Packers claim former Michigan kicker James Turner off waivers from Detroit Lions
June 20
The Green Bay Packers have claimed James Turner off waivers from the Detroit Lions, once again giving them a three-man kicking competition.
Packers release Jack Podlesny as they reduce their kicking competition to 2 candidates
June 19
The Green Bay Packers released Jack Podlesny on Wednesday, narrowing their kicking competition to two players a week after their minicamp.
For Vikings rookie McCarthy, team's summer break won't be a vacation
June 12
Quarterback J.J. McCarthy plans to spend most of the five weeks before training camp in Minnesota, working out at the team facility and learning the playbook.
- Needing No. 3 receiver, Vikings look for next step from Nailor
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Viking playing the long game with McCarthy
June 13
On the Access Vikings podcast, the Star Tribune's Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer discuss J.J. McCarthy's spring and the Vikings' plan for the rookie.
- For Vikings rookie McCarthy, team's summer break won't be a vacation
QB Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars agree to a 5-year, $275M contract extension, AP source says
June 13
Trevor Lawrence is getting paid more for his potential than his performance.
- NFL players union could propose trading spring practices for longer training camp
Needing No. 3 receiver, Vikings look for next step from Nailor
June 12
Jalen Nailor, the Vikings' 2022 sixth-round pick, caught the ball early and often during Wednesday's practice while the team's starting receivers headed to vacation.
- Rodgers isn't at Jets mandatory camp for a very flimsy reason
Rodgers isn't at Jets mandatory camp for a very flimsy reason
June 12
Is Aaron Rodgers having an "Office Space" moment? Reports out of Jets camp are that the quarterback "prefers to be somewhere else away from football."
- Forget artificial intelligence; when will Aaron Rodgers become self-aware?
Vikings training camp will open to the public July 27
June 11
The Vikings will have only nine training camp practices open to fans from July 27 to Aug. 8.
- How much does it matter if Vikings are winners in 2024?
How much does it matter if Vikings are winners in 2024?
June 10
One gets the sense that the Vikings hope to be competitive in 2024 but that if they are being honest, they are trying to open up a championship window in future years.
- These are Justin Jefferson's Vikings now
How the Vikings determined Jefferson's value, set up for the future
June 8
Vikings Insider: Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O'Connell came to Minnesota with a plan. They've arrived at the juncture that will determine whether it worked.
- Souhan: Jefferson just the latest standout to choose to stay in Minnesota
Ex-Gophers wrestler Steveson banks on himself in career switch to NFL
June 11
Former Gophers wrestler Gable Steveson thought he achieved the impossible when he won gold at the Tokyo Olympics. Three years later, the Apple Valley product is raising the degree of difficulty in approaching his next challenge.
- WWE releases Gable Steveson, closing a chapter for former Gophers sensation
Aaron Rodgers and Haason Reddick are not attending Jets' mandatory minicamp
June 11
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and edge rusher Haason Reddick are not participating in the team's mandatory minicamp this week, unexcused absences that subject both to fines.
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June 27
NFL receiver Randall Cobb thanks firefighters for saving his family from a house fire
Veteran NFL wide receiver Randall Cobb is thanking Nashville firefighters for saving his family after a house fire.
June 27
Missouri governor says new public aid plan in the works for Chiefs, Royals stadiums
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said Thursday that he expects the state to put together an aid plan by the end of the year to try to keep the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals from being lured across state lines to new stadiums in Kansas.
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June 27
Steve Gleason to receive Arthur Ashe Courage Award at The ESPYS for his work on ALS awareness
Retired NFL safety Steve Gleason, who has been fighting ALS since 2011, will receive the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at The ESPYS on July 11.
Sports
June 24
Ed Policy to take over as Packers president and CEO after Mark Murphy's retirement next summer
Green Bay Packers chief operating officer and general counsel Ed Policy will take over as the team's president and CEO next year following the retirement of Mark Murphy.
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June 24
A look back at the US swimming trials, which were a big hit in Indianapolis
The crowds were large and raucous. The biggest stars largely lived up to their billing. And plenty of promising young swimmers emerged over nine days in Indiana.
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June 21
Kansas governor signs bills enabling effort to entice Chiefs and Royals with new stadiums
Kansas' governor signed legislation Friday enabling the state to lure the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs and Major League Baseball's Royals away from neighboring Missouri by helping the teams pay for new stadiums.
Sports
June 18
NFL running backs in new places could struggle to match the production they had with original teams
Saquon Barkley's move from one NFC East team to another gives Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni the opportunity to deliver a stinging response whenever a rival fan shouts ''Go Giants'' at him.
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June 16
Chiefs defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs arrested on charge of domestic violence/burglary in Alabama
Chiefs defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs was arrested for the second time in a month on a charge of domestic violence/burglary in Alabama and released on a $5,000 bond Sunday, according to records from the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office.
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June 15
Katie Ledecky heading to her fourth Olympics, wins 400 freestyle at US swimming trials
Katie Ledecky is heading to her fourth Olympics, an accomplishment that seemed unimaginable when she was a 15-year-old kid in London.
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June 15
Katie Ledecky off to a strong start at US Olympic swimming trials, leads prelims of 400 free
Katie Ledecky got off to a rousing start Saturday at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials.
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June 15
Kansas lawmakers poised to lure Kansas City Chiefs from Missouri, despite economists' concerns
A 170-year-old rivalry is flaring up as Kansas lawmakers try to snatch the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs away from Missouri even though economists long ago concluded subsidizing pro sports isn't worth the cost.
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What makes Minnesota Vikings' Justin Jefferson just so good?
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No NFL receiver has gained as many yards in his first two seasons as the Minnesota Vikings' 23-year-old superstar. He dominates on nearly any route from any alignment. What can he accomplish in Year 3?
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June 14
U.S. Olympic trials feels like Super Bowl of swimming at home of NFL Colts
The U.S. Olympic swimming trials will make a splash on their grandest stage yet — a temporary pool inside the massive domed stadium that is home to the NFL's Indianapolis Colts.
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June 13
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs showed off their glitzy new Super Bowl rings that sparkled with diamonds, rubies — and ''Tom & Jerry.''
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June 13
Tom Brady enshrined into Patriots Hall of Fame during star-studded night
Tom Brady brought the New England Patriots endless memories and six Super Bowl trophies during his two-decade run with the team.
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June 13
NFL players union could propose trading spring practices for longer training camp
Across the NFL, teams wrapped up their mandatory minicamps this week leading into about a month-long break before the start of a grueling season that could approach seven months for the teams that make the Super Bowl.
Sports
June 13
Historically Black Coconut Grove in Miami nurtured young athletes. Now that legacy is under threat
Amari Cooper's football jersey hangs in the Coconut Grove Sports Hall of Fame. So does Frank Gore's, alongside tributes to Negro League baseball player Jim Colzie and football coach Traz Powell, whose name adorns perhaps the most revered high school football stadium in talent-rich South Florida.
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June 12
Packers' Anders Carlson follows brother's advice as he tries to bounce back from tough rookie season
Green Bay Packers kicker Anders Carlson hopes to follow his older brother's example by having a productive NFL career despite struggling as a rookie.
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June 12
Jets coach Robert Saleh says there's 'no issue' with Aaron Rodgers' minicamp absence
Aaron Rodgers' absence is no big deal as far as Robert Saleh and the New York Jets are concerned.
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June 12
1 of 12 full-time female NFL coaches, Jill Costanza is an asset for the Lions and Dan Campbell
Jill Costanza's interest in studying ACL injuries and passion for learning new ways to improve performance led the former high school basketball coach and physical education teacher on a journey from college sports to the Army to the Air Force to the NFL.
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June 11
Packers' Jordan Love confident about finalizing contract negotiations before start of training camp
Jordan Love says he's optimistic that he and the Green Bay Packers can agree on a long-term deal before the start of training camp next month.
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